Stress is a physical, chemical, or emotional factor that causes tension of the mind or body and may contribute to the onset of certain diseases. Symptoms are as follows: migraine, increased heart rate, a rise in blood pressure, muscular tension, irritability and depression.
Examine and check out yourself. Listed below are the early warning signs of burnout. Better recognize it from the start rather than be left unaware, until it becomes more serious.
- Chronic fatigue - exhaustion, tiredness, a sense of being physically run down
- Anger at those making demands
- Self-criticism for putting up with the demands
- Cynicism, negativity, and irritability
- A sense of being besieged
- Exploding easily at seemingly inconsequential things
- Frequent headaches and gastrointestinal disturbances
- Weight loss or gain
- Sleeplessness and depression
- Shortness of breath
- Suspiciousness
- Feelings of helplessness
- Increased degree of risk taking
If you are experiencing one or more of the above mentioned signs, ACT on it! Better do something to release the negative forces within you.
There is only one reason for stress/burnout. It is LACK of FAITH! With GOD in your heart, there is space left for stress. Life can be happier and fulfilling if we remember this simple thought, “We can’t have it all, but GOD gives all that we need.” Stay happy! No one else can help you but yourself. Throw all your worries to the wind and let them fly to GOD. In the end, it is HE alone who guides the wind to breeze joy and love back to you.
Never let stress cover your life. Remember: You are too blessed to be stressed!
